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Dr. Susan WagnonDr. Wagnon opened Ravenwood Veterinary Clinic in August of 1990. The equipment and records were from the old Animal Clinic of Eagle River, previously Canyon Pet Clinic. Literally, some of our clients have been clients longer then we’ve been in existence.
Dr. Wagnon was born and raised in Alaska. After graduating from Colorado State University in 1985, she practiced veterinary medicine in Anchorage for five years. She has been running sled dogs for over 40 years and maintains a kennel in Chugiak. Subsequently, Ravenwood does a lot of kennel management and athletic dog work. In April 2020, Dr. Wagnon transferred ownership of Ravenwood Veterinary Clinic to one of her veterinarians, Dr. Jamie Merrigan. Keeping the clinic locally owned will better ensure that the quality of care that Ravenwood has come to be known for can continue for many years to come. Dr. Wagnon will be staying on in a mentorship role for our staff. She has always enjoyed the ability to teach and keep our staff up to date on the most current medical practices and procedures. |
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Dr. Jamie MerriganDr. Merrigan is a 2006 graduate of Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine and has been living in Alaska since she graduated. For the majority of her career, she worked in emergency medicine and surgery in Anchorage, but is enjoying the challenges that day practice brings since joining the team at Ravenwood. Her veterinary interests include surgery, emergency medicine, and complicated medical cases. Outside of work she enjoys running and hiking with her dogs, cooking beautiful food, and gardening.
Dr. Merrigan assumed ownership of Ravenwood Veterinary Clinic in April 2020. She has been with Ravenwood since 2013 where she served as a relief veterinarian, eventually coming on as a full-time associate in 2018. Keeping Ravenwood locally owned is a top priority for Dr. Merrigan. This will allow for Ravenwood's staff to continue to provide the high-quality medicine and care that it has come to be known for within the community. |
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Dr. Lorelei Hass Dr. Hass is a 1991 graduate from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. She has been practicing in Alaska since 1991 and has lived in Eagle River since 1992.
She has a Pomeranian princess, one cat, a domestic shorthair, and one daughter, a domestic college student. She enjoys working on small animals and exotic pets and emphasizes low stress handling techniques for all her patients. When not at the clinic, she is training for sprint and Olympic distance triathlons. She also enjoys yoga and the practice of meditation. She enjoys gardening, and feels strongly that chocolate is one of the essential food groups. |
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Dr. Michelle Wetherell
Dr. Wetherell was born and raised in Palmer, Alaska. She realized at a young age that her passion lay in veterinary medicine, and she began dedicating her studies and extracurricular activities toward this goal in high school. She attended the University of Missouri-Columbia for her undergraduate studies, majoring in biological sciences prior to obtaining her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine through the same institution. Her favorite aspect of veterinary medicine is surgery. She currently has one dog, a beagle named Brandi, whom she adopted in January 2018. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, reading, cross stitch, and binge watching sci-fi TV shows.
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Dr. Megan Turnquist
Dr. Turnquist is originally from Oregon, and moved to Alaska in 2016 with her husband, 3 snakes, lizard, dog and cat. Since being here she could not see living anywhere else. She has a special interest in exotics and reptiles, as well as small animal dentistry. Ravenwood Veterinary Clinic has become a second home for her. She loves all of her patients and clients and feels that all of the staff get to have a special relationship with those we work with in our small community. When she is not at work, she loves to spend time outdoors with her husband and their friends hiking, fishing, camping and generally just enjoying Alaska.
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Dr. Harrison WellmanDr. Wellman was born and raised in Northwest Colorado living on the family's sheep and cattle ranch. He attended Colorado State University graduating from veterinary school in 1984. After graduation Dr. Wellman moved to Texas where he performed Equine embryo transfers before opening and operating his own private practice in Gainsville, Tx for the next 21 years. A love of the mountains had Dr. Wellman and family moving to Colorado for 4 years before eventually arriving in Alaska- a dream come true. When not practicing at Ravenwood Veterinary Clinic Dr. Wellman finds solitude with his wife Catherine and children at their cabin and experiencing the wonders only Alaska can offer.
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Dr. Jodie Andersen
Dr. Jodie Andersen is a 2012 graduate of the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. A native of North Dakota, Dr. Andersen practiced for 7 years in the Omaha, Nebraska area before moving to Alaska. In addition to small animal medicine, she has a special interest in complementary and alternative care for our pets. In 2014, she graduated from Options for Animals and is certified in Animal Chiropractic by the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association (IVCA). From there she attended the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS) course on acupuncture. In 2019 officially achieved her Certification in Veterinary Acupuncture.
Outside of the clinic you will frequently find Dr. Andersen with her husband and 3 active children at the hockey rink or hiking, frequently with coffee in hand. They share their home with 2 dogs and 4 cats.
Dr. Jodie Andersen is a 2012 graduate of the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. A native of North Dakota, Dr. Andersen practiced for 7 years in the Omaha, Nebraska area before moving to Alaska. In addition to small animal medicine, she has a special interest in complementary and alternative care for our pets. In 2014, she graduated from Options for Animals and is certified in Animal Chiropractic by the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association (IVCA). From there she attended the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS) course on acupuncture. In 2019 officially achieved her Certification in Veterinary Acupuncture.
Outside of the clinic you will frequently find Dr. Andersen with her husband and 3 active children at the hockey rink or hiking, frequently with coffee in hand. They share their home with 2 dogs and 4 cats.
Dr. Brooke Wilson
Dr. Wilson is originally from Houston, Texas and lived in New York and Hawaii while in the military .She received her DVM and MS from Cornell after getting out of the Army; Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist from Chi Inistitue; and Massage certification from Equissage.
She enjoys working at Ravenwood because the staff and clients truly care about each and every pet, and that makes treating patients much more effective and fun! She enjoys learning every animal's story and helping them to have a more comfortable life. She has a rescue dog and cat at home. They enjoy cross country skiing, hiking, and camping. She also loves to help out at sled dog races.
Dr. Wilson is originally from Houston, Texas and lived in New York and Hawaii while in the military .She received her DVM and MS from Cornell after getting out of the Army; Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist from Chi Inistitue; and Massage certification from Equissage.
She enjoys working at Ravenwood because the staff and clients truly care about each and every pet, and that makes treating patients much more effective and fun! She enjoys learning every animal's story and helping them to have a more comfortable life. She has a rescue dog and cat at home. They enjoy cross country skiing, hiking, and camping. She also loves to help out at sled dog races.